King Seiko Special 5245-6000 KS52 Chronometer - 1971
King Seiko Special 5245-6000 KS52 Chronometer
One of the finest series produced by Seiko's Daini factory, the 5200 calibres, and the watches that house them, are highly revered and for good reason. Accurate, robust, and historically significant for Seiko, they had the ability to be regulated to COSC specs as well as featuring a quickset date. All very impressive stuff for the 70's, and in some ways ahead of the Swiss at the time.
This amazing 5245 movement is housed in a 35.5mm Monoblock case to assist with water resistance, with a thickness of 10.3mm. Interestingly it features an engraving on the back from the 1970's as it was issued as a 25th anniversary award to an employee of the Suwa Seikosha factory, which produced Grand Seiko at the time. A very cool bit of Seiko history. Case is thick and sharp, and shows minor nicks and scratches, but amazing for its age.
Within this case lies a stunning linen dial with applied markers, which is in phenomenal condition.
Crystal was replaced recently with an OEM, and shows only minor marks under a loupe.
Recently serviced, it is currently keeping COSC time measured dial-up on a timegrapher. Date changes as it should, and all functions work correctly.
Currently mounted to a lovely Colareb strap handmade in Italy, with Colareb pin buckle.
No box or papers. Comes with Watch Vault Travel Case and Watch Vault cleaning cloth.
A very rare reference on the secondary market in this condition, and some very cool Seiko provenenace to go along with it.
Brand: Seiko
Model #: 5245-6000
Circa: 1971
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case details: 35.5mm
Strap: Aftermarket Colareb Leather
Movement: 5245 Automatic
Dial: Silver Linen
Hands: Steel
Paraphernalia: Watch Vault Travel Case and Watch Vault cleaning cloth
Grading: Excellent Vintage condition
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